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THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER
Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Aug. 16, 3-6 p.m., Canterbury Episcopal Chapel’s lawn at corner of Hackberry Lane and Ninth Street
Week of Welcome, Aug. 17-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Crimson Ride buses are operating modified schedules and routes between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 16. Limited on-demand service will be available to employees and students via 348-Ride (7433) during those hours.
Students can take advantage of special hours this weekend at the University Supply Store, Parking Services, and the Action Card office when lines are expected to be shorter. The following dates and hours apply:
- Saturday, Aug. 18
Ferguson and Tutwiler Supply Store locations, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Law School Supply Store, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Parking and Action Card offices, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 19
Ferguson and Tutwiler Supply Store locations, 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Parking and Action Card offices, 2-5 p.m.
EVENTS
The Division of Student Affairs invites UA students to participate in the annual Week of Welcome from Friday, Aug. 17, to Thursday, Aug. 30. WOW is a two-week series of more than 50 events and activities, each designed to help first-year and transfer students acclimate to academic and student life at UA. For more information, including a full schedule of events, email wow@sa.ua.edu, visit http://wow.ua.edu or become a fan of UAWOW on Facebook. A Guidebook app may be downloaded at http://guidebook.com/g/uawow12, and daily updates may also be obtained by following @UAWOW on Twitter.
The Student Government Association in conjunction with the city of Tuscaloosa is offering the following deal for UA students: $15 tickets to see B.B. King and the Tedeschi Trucks Band live in concert Aug. 25 at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Students must present a valid student ID at the amphitheater’s box office to take advantage of the offer. Tickets are limited.
The Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market will be held every Thursday, 3-6 p.m., through October on the Canterbury Episcopal Chapel’s lawn at the corner of Hackberry Lane and Ninth Street. Fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, goat cheese, handmade soaps, pork and beef are among the offerings, along with live music, kids’ activities, prepared cold drinks and baked goods. Patrons may spend cash or checks or redeem EBT/SNAP benefits, Bama Cash, debit cards or credit cards.
SAFETY AND WELL-BEING
One of the University’s highest priorities is the safety and well-being of its students. One way students can stay safe is to avoid traveling alone at night and to confine walking to well-lit, regular traveled walks and pathways. Students can refer to the Safer Living Guide for safety precautions to take on and off campus.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Al’s Pals is recruiting mentors. Al’s Pals is a weekly one-on-one mentoring program, serving Tuscaloosa students grades K-5. UA students serve as mentors and help with schoolwork. Volunteers will work at either Oakdale Elementary School or McKenzie Court Community Center. Apply at http://volunteer.ua.edu/specialProjects.cfm by Sept. 4. More information: Star Bloom at star.bloom@ua.edu.
Always remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.
For athletic events, go to http://www.rolltide.com
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